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Definition fond in British English
fond
adjective
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adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/fɒnd/
1
liking and caring about someone very much, especially as a result of knowing them well or for a long time
Example
I was very fond of my Uncle Jim.
Example
Are you fond of children?
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2
getting enjoyment and satisfaction from something, especially often or over a long time
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